Mountain Bikes

We've heard it all before: 'This bike's for going fast, that one's for having fun.' 'This one pedals well, that one shreds.' Why not make one bike that does everything well? Well, we did, and it's called the S-Works Stumpjumper. Unrivaled handling and stiffness, sublime suspension kinematics, and a complete abandon of proprietary nonsense—it rides like a dream. And with 29-inch wheels, you're free to climb and descend at the hyper speed that 29ers are known for.
Our design goal for the new Stumpjumper was simple—build the ultimate trail bike, one that feels telepathic. And it turns out that this feeling all comes down to stiffness. Think of it this way: when the frame's telling your hands one thing and your feet another, your brain gets confused with the imbalance and the bike feels unstable. In order to fix this, we had to get to work on dialing-in the materials, shapes, and the layout.
We started by creating our own mountain-specific stiffness test, and then we looked at the layout with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to see where we could get the biggest stiffness improvements. This led to a big discovery: The Large and X-Large frames needed more front-end stiffness while the Smalls and Mediums were just fine. We were able to create a frame design that was 20% more efficient. And in the end, this proved to be one of the lightest trail frames on the market, today.
When designing the frame with the stiffness targets being a main goal, we developed a radical new sidearm design. The front-end and rear-end are connected at three points, and the sidearm helps keep all these points super stiff and connected, all while taking about 100 grams out of the rear-end. More explicitly, this minimizes frame flex when the rear suspension is active.
We continued down the suspension path with a custom Rx Trail Tune on both the fork and rear shock. Suspension performance is highly dependent on frame, wheel, and rider size, so we use our Rx Tune to get each bike to land in the middle of the adjustment spectrum, and this gives you the biggest possible range to fine-tune your ride. Another focal point of the tune was matching the suspension characteristics between wheel sizes—we developed a specific Rx Tune for each platform. So, no matter what wheel size you prefer, you'll get perfectly linear suspension.
Steps were also taken to make this bike easy to live with. Threaded bottom brackets make a triumphant return, and we made room for up to a 3.0' tire. You're also free to run whatever aftermarket rear shock you want since we're using standard metric shocks. We revamped the SWAT box, too, making it sleeker, lighter, and with more volume. And customization is furthered with a Flip Chip that lets you to dial-in your Stumpy to your riding style. Switch it from High to Low and it drops your bottom bracket 6mm and slackens the head tube by half-a-degree. Little details also jump out to surprise you, like a newly designed ribbed chainstay protector that makes chain slap a thing of the past and nearly silences the drivetrain. Lastly, we seriously couldn't make cable routing any easier on carbon models. Full tubes can be found throughout the carbon frame, so all you have to do is push the cable and it'll come out the other end. No more lazy loop, hidden stashes of magnets, pokey spokes, or pillows to cry in.
As with every S-Works build, this S-Works Stumpjumper 29 comes with only top-of-the-line parts, like a full SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain, SRAM Guide RSC disc brakes, FOX Factory front and rear suspension (150/140mm respectively), and the best carbon wheels money can buy, the Roval Traverse SL 29.
- The Stumpjumper's asymmetrical, S-Works FACT 11m carbon fiber construction is lightweight, stiff, and ready to take on the trail. It's built off our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. And with SWAT integration in the down tube, a threaded BB, easy cable routing, and an all-new chain silencer, it's ready for anything the trail, or you, throw at it.
- FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory has three modes—Open, Trail, and Firm—that control large compression adjustments on-the-fly. There's also a tool to adjust compression adjustment that allows for fine-tuning of the compression in Open mode.
- The legendary FIT4 damper, large stanchions, buttery-smooth Kashima coating—the FOX 36 Factory 150mm fork is one of the best out there.

We’ve heard it all before: “This bike’s for going fast, that one’s for having fun.” “This one pedals well, that one shreds.” Why not make one bike that does everything well? Well, we did, and it's called the S-Works Stumpjumper. Unrivaled handling and stiffness, sublime suspension kinematics, and a complete abandon of proprietary nonsense—it rides like a dream. And with 27.5-inch wheels, this model blends responsiveness with stability to create the pinnacle of trail performance.
Our design goal for the new Stumpjumper was simple—build the ultimate trail bike, one that feels telepathic. And it turns out that this feeling all comes down to stiffness. Think of it this way: when the frame's telling your hands one thing and your feet another, your brain gets confused with the imbalance and the bike feels unstable. In order to fix this, we had to get to work on dialing-in the materials, shapes, and the layout.
We started by creating our own mountain-specific stiffness test, and then we looked at the layout with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to see where we could get the biggest stiffness improvements. This led to a big discovery: The Large and X-Large frames needed more front-end stiffness while the Smalls and Mediums were just fine. We were able to create a frame design that was 20% more efficient. And in the end, this proved to be one of the lightest trail frames on the market, today.
When designing the frame with the stiffness targets being a main goal, we developed a radical new sidearm design. The front-end and rear-end are connected at three points, and the sidearm helps keep all these points super stiff and connected, all while taking about 100 grams out of the rear-end. More explicitly, this minimizes frame flex when the rear suspension is active.
We continued down the suspension path with a custom Rx Trail Tune on both the fork and rear shock. Suspension performance is highly dependent on frame, wheel, and rider size, so we use our Rx Tune to get each bike to land in the middle of the adjustment spectrum, and this gives you the biggest possible range to fine-tune your ride. Another focal point of the tune was matching the suspension characteristics between wheel sizes—we developed a specific Rx Tune for each platform. So, no matter what wheel size you prefer, you’ll get perfectly linear suspension.
Steps were also taken to make this bike easy to live with. Threaded bottom brackets make a triumphant return, and we made room for up to a 3.0' tire. You're also free to run whatever aftermarket rear shock you want since we're using standard metric shocks. We revamped the SWAT box, too, making it sleeker, lighter, and with more volume. And customization is furthered with a Flip Chip that lets you to dial-in your Stumpy to your riding style. Switch it from High to Low and it drops your bottom bracket 6mm and slackens the head tube by half-a-degree. Little details also jump out to surprise you, like a newly designed ribbed chainstay protector that makes chain slap a thing of the past and nearly silences the drivetrain. Lastly, we seriously couldn’t make cable routing any easier on carbon models. Full tubes can be found throughout the carbon frame, so all you have to do is push the cable and it’ll come out the other end. No more lazy loop, hidden stashes of magnets, pokey spokes, or pillows to cry in.
As with every S-Works build, this S-Works Stumpjumper comes with only top-of-the-line parts, like a full SRAM XX1 Eagle drivetrain, SRAM Guide RSC disc brakes, FOX Factory front and rear suspension (150/150mm respectively), and the best carbon wheels money can buy, the Roval Traverse SL 27.5s.
- The Stumpjumper's asymmetrical, S-Works FACT 11m carbon fiber construction is lightweight, stiff, and ready to take on the trail. It's built off our 27.5 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. And with SWAT integration in the down tube, a threaded BB, easy cable routing, and an all-new chain silencer, it's ready for anything the trail, or you, throw at it.
- FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory has three modes—Open, Trail, and Firm—that control large compression adjustments on-the-fly. There's also a tool to adjust compression adjustment that allows for fine-tuning of the compression in Open mode.
- The legendary FIT4 damper, large stanchions, buttery-smooth Kashima coating—the FOX 36 Factory 150mm fork is one of the best out there.

You've thought about it—probably even got out on the dirt or gravel a few times—and now's the time to pull the trigger on a fully-fledged mountain bike. Well, you're in the right place. The Pitch 27.5 features everything you need to start getting off the road and out on some trails. It features a light aluminum frame that's equal parts performance-driven and durable, while all of the components have been mindfully selected for their capability and long term strength. And when you factor in a geometry that's going to leave you feeling confident and ready to get after it, it's safe to say that the Pitch is the perfect starting point for your life of playing in the dirt.
- The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 Premium Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Sport Trail 27.5 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's extremely versatile, making it equally capable on the climbs and descents.
- Custom SR Suntour XCT fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of coil-sprung suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
- A Shimano TX800 rear derailleur is built to with durability in mind, so you can rest assured that you'll have a reliable shifting partner for the long trails ahead.

All of you die-hard alloy fans can rejoice. Yes, the new Stumpjumper ST comes in an alloy version, and it may be the most radically designed alloy bike ever made. And with new tube shapes, an asymmetrical design, and the snappy handling that the 27.5 platform is known for, the Stumpjumper ST Alloy 27.5 is sure to exceed your expectations of how a trail bike should ride.
- The all-new alloy Stumpjumper ST frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's both capable and comfortable
- The X-Fusion Metric rear shock features rebound adjustment, lockout, and our coveted Rx Trail Tune to ensure you're getting the most out of your Stumpjumper ST
- A RockShox Recon RL provides 130mm of travel up front, and it lets you adjust both rebound and lockout

If you're ready to take your trail riding to the next level, let us introduce you to your new friend, the Women's Rockhopper Pro. We built it to be light, durable, and exceedingly capable, so you get a tremendous bang for your buck on a bike that's ready to get you outside and living your best trail life.
It starts with our new A1 SL alloy frame that features Boost QR 141 spacing, internal cable routing, and optimized tube shapes that save weight and give clean lines to the frame. Lastly, our Sport XC 29 geometry adjusts the reach, angles, and standover height to make for an improved fit across the size range. This is sure to keep you ripping and confident while heading both up and down the trail.
This Rockhopper comes spec'd with a mix of renowned Shimano SLX and Deore components, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes that'll stop on a dime, grippy Ground Control and Fast Trak tires that deliver superior control over almost any kind of terrain, and a superlative RockShox Recon RL fork that's air-sprung and has just the right amount of travel. You'll also find that we paid special attention to the needs of female riders, which is why every width and length of the components are tailored to women, while the Body Geometry Myth Sport saddle is sure to deliver comfort, mile after mile along the trail.
- The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 SL Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed XC Sport 29 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's more than efficient on climbs and descends just as well.
- A RockShox Recon RL fork offers 80/90/100mm (size-specific) of plush, trail-taming travel and stiff 30mm stanchions.
- Shimano SLX shifting gives you the clean, crisp shifts that Shimano is known for.

We've all felt the compulsion to break free from our day-to-day routine, especially when it comes to riding. Sure, laps around town are fun, but compared to the freedom of getting out in the woods or on country roads, life on the pavement starts to look pretty mundane. Lucky for you, our Women's Pitch 27.5 unlocks the potential of your ride. With a light aluminum frame and our Women's Sport Trail 27.5 Geometry, you'll be feeling comfortable and confident regardless of the terrain. And with corrosion-resistant hardware and kickstand compatibility, this Pitch provides the long-term durability and ease-of-use that every bike should strive for. Question is—where will you take it?
- The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 Premium Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Women's Sport Trail 27.5 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's extremely versatile, making it equally capable on the climbs and descents.
- Custom SR Suntour XCT fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of coil-sprung suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.
- A Shimano TX800 rear derailleur is built to with durability in mind, so you can rest assured that you'll have a reliable shifting partner for the long trails ahead.

All of you die-hard alloy fans can rejoice. Yes, the new Stumpjumper ST comes in an alloy version, and it may be the most radically designed alloy bike ever made. And with new tube shapes and an asymmetrical design, the Stumpjumper ST Alloy 29 is sure to exceed your expectations of how a trail bike should ride.
- The all-new alloy Stumpjumper ST frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's both capable and comfortable
- The X-Fusion Metric rear shock features rebound adjustment, lockout, and our coveted Rx Trail Tune to ensure you're getting the most out of your Stumpjumper ST
- A RockShox Recon RL provides 130mm of travel up front, and it lets you adjust both rebound and lockout

Explore fresh trails with newfound confidence aboard Specialized’s Jynx 650B. A lightweight aluminum frame with women’s-specific geometry is matched to 650B wheels for a ride that is nimble on climbs and controlled on descents. An SR Suntour suspension fork soaks up the bumps, allowing the sturdy aluminum wheels to keep charging down the trail. The 24-speed drivetrain ensures you have the right gear for every undulation on your ride, and disc brakes keep your speed in-check in all conditions. On top of all that, Specialized equips the Jynx with women’s-specific Body Geometry components for a fit and feel that is just right.

BMC's Sportelite SE is a fun choice for rides to work, neighborhood cruising, and is your perfect entry into the world of trail riding. With 27 speeds courtesy of Shimano, you have plenty of reliable gears to choose from. A 100mm-travel fork absorbs the bumps and sidewalk curbs with ease. Lastly, the 27.5-inch wheels add that extra bit of confidence when just starting out. The bigger wheels roll over obstacles just a little bit easier. Your world will never be the same.

BMC's Sportelite SE is here to make you a mountain biker. With 20 speeds courtesy of Shimano's durable, smooth shifting SLX and XT components, you have plenty of reliable gears to get you over the hills. Up front, a 100mm-travel RockShox Reba RL fork absorbs rocks, roots, and whatever else comes up. Lastly, the 27.5-inch Alex wheels and powerful Shimano Deore disc brakes add that extra bit of confidence on every ride. Plus, the BMC-branded stem, post, and handlebars all share in the same mission—to make you a mountain biker!

BMC's Sportelite APS answers the question of "what should my first full-suspension bike be?" You get the legendary BMC ride, loaded with legit specs, all at an incredible value. This aluminum trail bike starts off with a 100m travel RockShox fork that is efficient on hardpack and supple on rocky trails. Bumps in the rear are handled by BMC's APS rear suspension with an equal 100mm of travel. The 27.5-inch wheels roll quickly, while Continental treads hold fast in a wide variety of trail conditions. Plus, genuine Shimano components complete the bike, with their 2x10 drivetrain, as well as Shimano disc brakes that ensure a fun, fast ride with precision control.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado CC X01. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built to shred. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juilana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado CC X01 includes the crisp-shifting SRAM X01 Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, and the Fox 34 Float Performance Elite fork and Float Performance Elite rear shock provide confident control through predictable handling. For this Carbon CC model, Juliana used a slightly more-expensive carbon fiber to create the ultimate low-weight trail bike. Paired with the optional ENVE carbon wheelset, this svelte mountain climber weighs just 27.1 pounds.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado CC XX1. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built for you. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado CC XX1 includes the crisp-shifting SRAM XX1 Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, and a Fox 34 Float Factory Kashima fork and Float Factory rear shock provide unflinching shock absorption and plush small bump sensitivity. For this top-level Carbon CC model, Juliana used a slightly more-expensive carbon fiber to create the ultimate low-weight trail bike. Paired with the optional ENVE carbon wheelset, this svelte mountain climber weighs just 26.6 pounds.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado C R2x. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built built to shred. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado C R2x includes a 2x11 drivetrain from Shimano, and a Fox Rhythm fork and Float Performance rear shock provide predictable handling. For this Carbon C model, Juliana used a slightly less-expensive carbon fiber to put top-tier performance within reach. The result is a frame that's just 280 grams heavier and every bit as stiff, durable, and fun as the top-level Carbon CC version.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado C S. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built to shred. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado C S includes a 1x11 drivetrain by SRAM, and the Fox 34 Float Performance fork and Float Performance rear shock provide confident control through predictable handling. For this Carbon C model, Juliana used a slightly less-expensive carbon fiber to put top-tier performance within reach. The result is a frame that's just 280 grams heavier and every bit as stiff, durable, and fun as the top-level Carbon CC version.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado CC XT. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built to shred. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado CC XT includes a mountain-taming 2x11 drivetrain, and the Fox 34 Float Performance Elite fork and Float Performance Elite rear shock provide confident control through predictable handling. For this Carbon CC model, Juliana used a slightly more-expensive carbon fiber to create the ultimate low-weight trail bike. Paired with the optional ENVE carbon wheelset, this svelte mountain climber weighs just 28.1 pounds.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado C R1x. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, and sturdy 27.5-inch wheels for quickness and agility, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built for you. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. The Furtado C R1x includes a great mix of mid-grade parts from SRAM and Race Face, and features a 1x11 drivetrain for crisp-shifting simplicity. For this Carbon C model, Juliana used a slightly less-expensive carbon fiber to put top-tier performance within reach. The result is a frame that's just 280 grams heavier and every bit as stiff, durable, and fun as the top-level Carbon CC version.

Set out on a new adventure and explore the unknown with the trail-ready Juliana Furtado CC. Featuring 130mm of VPP suspension to keep you moving over rough singletrack, Furtado is the women's mountain bike built to shred. The refined frame design allows you to dial in the perfect fit while increasing overall responsiveness through shortened chainstays and a roomier cockpit, and the lower standover height means more control on technical trails. Juliana's VPP suspension provides a stable platform when punching up steep climbs, and the just-right 67-degree head angle lets you descend with confidence. For this top-level Carbon CC model, Juliana used a slightly more-expensive carbon fiber to create the ultimate trail bike.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and the modernized geometry of this 27.5-inch version rips in a whole new way. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon CC frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 27.5 CC X01 takes you to a new level of riding with SRAM's Eagle X01 drivetrain and Level TLM brakes. A RockShox SID RLC 100mm fork shaves weight and offers precise tuning capability for the ultimate in XC bump absorption.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and they trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon C frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 C R2x features a nice mix of reliable, solid-performing components. A 2x drivetrain by Shimano tames hilly trails, and the RockShox Reba RL 100mm fork offers a consistent feel for predictable handling.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon C frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 C R1x features a nice mix of reliable, solid-performing components. A 1x drivetrain by SRAM and Race Face keep things tidy, and the RockShox Reba RL 100mm fork offers a consistent feel for predictable handling.

If hardtails are the sheep of cross-country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle combined with fat 2.8-inch tires and a 130mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 27.5+ wheelset or 29-inch wheels thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. For the Tallboy C S+, Santa Cruz ups the build with SRAM Level TL brakes, GX 1 x 11-speed shifting bits, and a Fox 34 Float Performance fork.

If hardtails are the sheep of cross country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle and 120mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 29er wheelset or 27.5+ thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. For the Tallboy C S, Santa Cruz ups the build with SRAM Level TL brakes and GX 1x11 shifting bits, and a Fox 34 Float Performance fork and Float Performance rear shock. For the Carbon C frame, Santa Cruz used a slightly different construction method to keep the cost down, but the stiffness, durability, and strength are identical to the top-level Carbon CC.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and they trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a carbon fiber cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider.

If hardtails are the sheep of cross country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy Carbon CC can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle and 120mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 29er wheelset or 27.5+ thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frames, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed Santa Cruz to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of a hardtail mountain bike. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon CC frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 CC XT is focused on Shimano's XT 2x11 drivetrain and includes the venerable XT brakeset. A RockShox SID RLC 100mm fork shaves weight and offers precise tuning capability for the ultimate in XC bump absorption.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon CC frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 CC XX1 takes you to a new level of riding with SRAM's Eagle XX1 1x12-speed drivetrain and Level Ultimate brakes. A RockShox SID RLC 100mm fork shaves weight and offers precise tuning capability for the ultimate in XC bump absorption.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and they trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon CC frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 CC X01 takes you to a new level of riding with SRAM's Eagle X01 drivetrain and Level TLM brakes. A RockShox SID RLC 100mm fork shaves weight and offers precise tuning capability for the ultimate in XC bump absorption.

When it's time to blast through miles of singletrack, nothing beats the quick, lively feel of Santa Cruz's Highball hardtail. Santa Cruz has been at it for years with the Highball, and with modernized geometry this version rips better than ever. In keeping with today's preference for running a short stem and wide handlebar, Santa Cruz lengthened the front end to preserve an efficient pedaling position, and trimmed the rear to increase agility. The result is a cross country trail slayer that's easy to lift over obstacles and whip through tight turns, ultimately making you a faster rider. Internal cable routing with hassle-free guides keeps the Carbon C frame looking smart, and a slimmer seatpost offers a touch more compliance that you'll appreciate on epic rides. The Highball 29 C S includes a nice mix of reliable, solid-performing components. A 1x drivetrain by SRAM and Race Face provide svelte performance, and the RockShox SID RL 100mm fork shaves weight and offers precise tuning capability for a customized feel.

If hardtails are the sheep of cross country mountain biking, the Santa Cruz Tallboy is a wolf on their heels. With new frame tweaks that increase its trail chops, you'll be stoked to discover where the new Tallboy can take you. On steep and rocky descents, the relaxed 68-degree head angle and 120mm fork urge you to charge harder, and a shortened rear end and more progressive shock tune provide snappy acceleration and a playful feel over smooth, rolling singletrack. For increased control through high-speed turns, the lowered bottom bracket height drops the center of gravity and gives the Tallboy a planted feel. Versatility continues with the ability to run the stock 29er wheelset or 27.5+ thanks to Boost hub spacing and a chip that changes the geometry depending on which configuration you choose. For the Tallboy CC XT, Santa Cruz creates a solid build with Shimano XT brakes and XT shifting bits in a mountain-taming 2x package. A Fox 34 Float 29 Performance Elite fork and Float Performance Elite rear shock keep the tires where they belong, and an optioned ENVE carbon wheelset ups the bling factor while keeping overall weight down around 27 pounds. This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as their C-level frames, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed Santa Cruz to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.